Nursing Care Technician/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U K Healthcare Ltd is hiring to support RN-led patient care in a hospital setting. The role focuses on direct patient care, vital sign assessment, phlebotomy, documentation, and ADL assistance while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The position involves collaborative work with nursing staff and physicians to enhance outcomes and satisfaction, with adherence to all regulations and policies. Physical stamina is required for lifting and patient handling tasks.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Observe and report patient status changes.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, compassionate, patient-centered care in a team-oriented setting.
• Utilize the nursing process within a patient-centered plan of care and policies.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge as needed.
• Move patients using safe patient handling techniques and assist with procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Documentation

ADLs

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

This position works one-on-one with a Registered Nurse (RN) to complete delegated tasks and provide direct patient care such as: obtain vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, assist with ADL’s (activities of daily living), order and stock supplies, respond to patient call lights, unit orientation, and patient admission, transfer, and discharge. Positions may also involve moving patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher, or stretcher to treatment/surgical tables. Handling of specimens and delivery to labs and preparation of patients for surgical procedures may also be required.

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing prompt, compassionate, and patient centered care in a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. This dynamic environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the teams of physicians to increase communication, follow through, and enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

In addition, the essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis, as well as stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments. Please apply for any and all positions for which you feel qualified. If you do not apply for a specific position, you cannot be considered for the position.